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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What festival is being held in this chapter?

2. Why do the workers eat at Wanja and Abdulla's place?

3. On whom does Munira spy?

4. Which two characters leave together?

5. How does Munira know Reverend Jerrod?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thiongo was born in the same district as the novel was written in and his family was caught up in the Mau Mau rebellion, adhering to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Thiongo knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Thiongo does not portray a character or setting so well? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Thiongo's writing style. How would you describe Thiongo's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Thiongo's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Who are the KCO and how influential has the KCO been in Kenya? What are Thiog'o views of the KCO? How does he express his views in the novel?

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